The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Are you interested in the history of leather and leather crafting? Join us to discover more about the history and process of leather crafting. Explore a variety of leather crafts and have a chance to make your own key tag! Presented by Becca Ostrowski.
Craft your own nature journal. Experience a series of writing and drawing activities along the trail to explore nature and de-stress. Presented by Sydni Albrecht.
Have you ever wondered what squirrels that live in Schmeeckle are up to? Squirrels gather nuts and that helps humans and nature too. We’ll begin by reading Squirrel’s Family Tree by Beth Ferry before heading outside for a short walk. Bring a coat. Presented by Sarah Montzka.
From beaks to tail feathers, discover the special features of raptors that make them stand out from any other species. Come discover the fantastic traits of native birds of prey! Presented by Abigail Rajnicek.
How do myths and legends shape our perceptions of wetlands? A short hike through Schmeeckle—and a little imagination—will reveal a history from ancient monsters to drainage ditches. Presented by Phillip White.
Curious about fish? Bring your family for an evening of engaging and exciting activities to explore how local fish can adapt to ecosystems! Presented by Spencer Baeckman.
Let’s read Can You Hear the Plants Speak? by Nicholas Hummingbird. We’ll also go outside for a short hike and listen to the music of nature in Schmeeckle. Presented by Natalie Strong.
Did you know bones found in Central Wisconsin hold the secrets of the past? Uncover what these remains reveal about animals’ lives, challenges, and history. Can you crack the case? Presented by Violet Schafer.
Do you want to explore fire safety? This hands-on program will show you how to build a fire, identify the different types of fires, and safely extinguish them. Presented by Sydni Albrecht.
Not all creatures get the love they deserve, but we can change that! Come explore our most misunderstood animals through participating in pond dipping and log flipping. You’ll gain a new respect for these not-so-creepy critters! Presented by Autumn Bostrom.
Frogs are croaking chorus members that create the Schmeeckle Symphony! Discover Wisconsin’s twelve frog species by their songs and physical features. Presented by Mich Kraemer.
Right now, under the forest floor, delicate and beautiful plants called spring ephemerals are getting ready to emerge. Go on a journey and explore these plants’ unique adaptations and significance before they disappear! Presented by Eric Janko-Gunderson.
